Neediest Kids of All

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Neediest Kids of All Fighting childhood poverty and supporting mental wellness in Greater Cincinnati.

Sometimes, a pair of shoes that doesn’t fit is a sign that a child needs support in ways we can’t immediately see.We may...
09/25/2026

Sometimes, a pair of shoes that doesn’t fit is a sign that a child needs support in ways we can’t immediately see.

We may not know the whole story. But when someone notices, asks with kindness and helps without judgment, it can make a real difference.

At Neediest Kids of All, we help meet children’s basic needs so they can come to school feeling comfortable, confident and ready to learn.

As the school year kicks off, we’re thrilled to work with Hubbard’s Cupboard once again to keep cupboards stocked for st...
09/23/2026

As the school year kicks off, we’re thrilled to work with Hubbard’s Cupboard once again to keep cupboards stocked for students!

One in seven is already too many, but when you sharpen the lens on the city of Cincinnati, that number climbs to one in ...
09/21/2026

One in seven is already too many, but when you sharpen the lens on the city of Cincinnati, that number climbs to one in three kids who live in poverty.

When kids don’t have their basic needs met, it makes it difficult to focus on the bigger things—things like homework and paying attention in school.

At NKOA, we make sure that resource coordinators have what they need to ensure children in our region don’t have barriers to education. What does this mean? They have the funds to purchase exactly what that student needs.

We hope you'll follow us to learn more about this important work!

Sometimes, it's the smallest things that make the biggest difference.
09/09/2026

Sometimes, it's the smallest things that make the biggest difference.

The team at have been supporting students since 1981, and we've been with them from the start. They believe all childr...
09/07/2026

The team at have been supporting students since 1981, and we've been with them from the start. They believe all children deserve a safe, permanent and nurturing home, and we work with them to provide opportunities for children in their program to experience a more normal childhood, with activities like summer camps, tutoring, sports participation, trips to amusement parks and other needs as they arise.

Our Executive Director, Alison Cumby, met with the ProKids team a few months ago present their check for the upcoming school year.

Kids are growing. Playing. And, sometimes, their eye glasses can get too small. Some times they break. A lot of times, p...
09/03/2026

Kids are growing. Playing. And, sometimes, their eye glasses can get too small. Some times they break. A lot of times, prescriptions change. When they can't properly see at school, children can miss so out on much. That's why we helped provide students with 885 pairs of eye glasses last year.

When we think about getting kids ready to go back to school, school supplies are often the first thing that comes to min...
09/01/2026

When we think about getting kids ready to go back to school, school supplies are often the first thing that comes to mind. But students may also need clothing, shoes, glasses, hygiene supplies and other essentials to help them feel comfortable, confident and ready to learn.

If you know a school district in the Greater Tri-State area that could benefit from support from Neediest Kids of All, we’d love to hear from you. Please reach out to connect with us.

It all started with a little girl at a Christmas party in 1952. Radio Cincinnati (later Taft Broadcasting), partnered wi...
08/28/2026

It all started with a little girl at a Christmas party in 1952. Radio Cincinnati (later Taft Broadcasting), partnered with 17 Cincinnati public schools to host a celebration for families in need. Cookies, candies and fruits filled the room, and Santa delivered presents to all of the children.

As the party winded down, one little girl handed her toys back to Santa and thanked him for letting her play with them.

It was a moment that stayed with everyone who witnessed it. And from it, Neediest Kids of All was born.

74 years later, we're still helping connect children throughout greater Cincinnati with the basic things they need to be a kid.

We serve over 17 counties throughout the Greater Cincinnati region and while the needs vary, one thing remains the same:...
08/26/2026

We serve over 17 counties throughout the Greater Cincinnati region and while the needs vary, one thing remains the same: all students deserve to have their basic needs met and receive mental health support when needed. Last year, we served more than 28,000 children in this area, and the needs only continue to grow.

If you know a teacher or an administrator who serves a population of students who could use our support, please help us spread the word.

It's back to school season, and a lot of families don't have the resources to buy new shoes. Last year, we purchased 1,6...
08/24/2026

It's back to school season, and a lot of families don't have the resources to buy new shoes. Last year, we purchased 1,675 pairs of shoes and boots for children who needed them. This saved them from possible discomfort and embarrassment, allowing them to participate fully in the school day. 👟

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Cincinnati, OH
45254

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